Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late George and Lily Mae Eustice Roxby. Mr. Roxby attended Jenkins Twp. Schools and was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during World War II.

Prior to his retirement, he had worked as the maintenance director of the Granite Hotel in Kerhonkson, NY. He was a member of the Kerhonkson VFW and the Rescue Squad, the Accord Fire Dept. and was also a Cub Scout Leader.

Elmer was preceded in death by his brothers: George, Arlington, John, James, and Raymond Roxby and by sisters: Anna Wistrich, Lillian Sorrento, Leona Taber, and Beatrice Kahn.

Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Countryman, with whom he would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary; also children: Kevin and his wife, Susan Roxby of Olivebridge, John Roxby of Pittston, PA, Paul and his wife, Cathy Roxby of Olivebridge, and Laurie Roxby of Avondale, AZ; grandchildren: Jason, Jaime, Justin, Andrew, Robin, Nichole Brown, James, and Jessica; six great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; also a brother: Arthur Roxby of Phillipsburg, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA. The Rev. James Thyren, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of West Pittston will officiate at the services following visitation.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.